We’re often asked about the learning design (LD) process for ed2go courses, and the LD experts who work behind the scenes to make that happen. We touched base Jeanine Glatfelter, one of ed2go’s Learning Designers to talk about her background as a learning designer and some of the exciting projects her and the other LDs are […] read more »
Supporting Our Partners During the COVID-19 Outbreak During this unprecedented time, we will continue to provide our partners with the resources and support they need to serve their communities. We’re taking proactive measures to ensure our online courses remain operational, without interruption of service for current partners and students. How ed2go Can Help As the […] read more »
We are pleased to announce that new Fundamentals and Self-Paced Tutorial courses are now available in the catalog. More information on the upcoming Self-Paced Tutorial release can also be found here. Fundamentals Writing Fiction Series (B9570) This course series will help students plan, write, and edit fiction. Write Fiction Like a Pro focuses on ideation and plotting, while Advanced Fiction Writing focuses on dialogue, setting, action, and […] read more »
Our catalog is constantly changing and that’s a good thing! In the coming months, we will be adding over 100 Self-Paced Tutorial (SPT) courses to the catalog. Please read below for more information on the upcoming Self-Paced Tutorial release: Why are you adding more Self-Paced Tutorial courses? In August 2018, we rolled out a self-paced […] read more »
Students have busy lives, so they need flexible learning options that fit their schedule. In August 2018, we released our Self-Paced Tutorials (SPT) courses to give students more control of their learning environment. SPT courses let students work through the course material on their own time, at their own pace. We added 27 more SPT titles to the catalog, all of which correspond to […] read more »
Students have busy lives, so they need flexible learning options that fit their schedule. In August 2018, we rolled out our Self-Paced Tutorials (SPT) courses to give students more control of their learning environment. SPT courses let students work through the course material on their own time, at their own pace. We added 48 more SPT titles to the catalog, […] read more »
The growing need for a skilled workforce has shifted how employers search for qualified candidates. Holding a credential gives job seekers a competitive edge. Our revised Human Resources Professional (GES419) title prepares students for the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR) certification exam. This is also the first ed2go release to use a curriculum design that emphasizes […] read more »
ed2go prides itself on offering courses that speak to workforce demand and employer need. We added three unique additions to the catalog to prepare your students for some of today’s most in-demand jobs. Read more about these new titles and what you need to do to add them to your course catalog. What do you need […] read more »
Now that the Self-Paced Tutorials (SPT) option is live, your students can choose which learning modality — self-paced or instructor-led — works best for them. Below is a list of the 45 SPT courses that were added to the catalog. Each SPT corresponds to an instructor-led Fundamentals title. […] read more »
On August 8, 2018, we will add 45 Self-Paced Tutorial courses to the catalog, all of which correspond to existing instructor-led Fundamentals courses. This release also modifies GeoLocation and Affinity rules in the ed2go portal, which affects partners who choose not to offer Self-Paced Tutorial (SPT) courses. Below is a list of frequently asked questions about […] read more »
A changing job market means up-to-date knowledge and industry-recognized credentials have higher value. To prepare your students for a career, we regularly retire and replace courses. The following courses will be retired, so we recommend directing your students to these titles instead: Fundamentals courses discontinued on August 29, 2018: Photoshop Elements 12 for the Digital […] read more »
When we launch the Self-Paced Tutorial (SPT) option next month, your students will be able to choose which learning modality — self-paced or instructor-led — works best for them. If you offer a Fundamentals course that has a SPT counterpart, here’s what you need to know to get started. How do I find SPT courses? You […] read more »
Success in the workplace requires up-to-date skill sets. To meet this challenge, we regularly retire and replace courses to meet current industry standards. While the following courses will be retired, our new titles provide industry-recognized certification and better serve workforce demand: Discontinued on July 12, 2018: Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks 2017 (Software Included) (GES289) can […] read more »
We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of online continuing education. We know that many of today’s continuing education students need flexibility, so we created a new learning modality to fit into their busy lives. This summer, we’re adding a Self-Paced Tutorial (SPT) counterpart to many courses in our Fundamentals catalog. Students can select […] read more »
Our catalog is constantly changing, but that’s a good thing! Currently, we maintain approximately 800 relevant courses that support some of the market’s most in-demand careers. Read below about how you can supplement the following to-be-discontinued courses and build your continuing education program offerings. Advanced Career Training: ● Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks 2017 (Software Included) […] read more »
Many of our Advanced Career Training Programs help prepare students to take the certification exam in their field of interest. In addition, an increasing number of our offerings includes the cost of and access to the actual certification exam, in the form of a voucher. Certifications In order to address the skills gap and ensure […] read more »
Advanced Career Training Students Receive Timely, Helpful, and Continuous Support We pride ourselves on serving your students with the same dedication and professionalism that you provide. Every student receives a dedicated advisor who, along with the facilitator, get to know the students career goals and provides them with tools and strategies to help them succeed. […] read more »
Personal Development is Hot Everyone wants to be better in some way. In fact, self-improvement in the United States is estimated to be a $9.9 billion industry, and it is expected to continue at an average growth of 5.6% each year through 2022. Personal development encompasses anything from allowing someone to build a new skill […] read more »
Career Training Programs are becoming more popular, and it’s easy to see why. read more »
Make sure you are maximizing your enrollments, revenue, and service to your community by offering both our Advanced Career Training Programs and our Fundamentals Courses. Together, these product lines complement each other by filling in gaps in your offerings and providing training lengths that fit students’ needs. Each product line offers hundreds of online programs, […] read more »
Websites play an ever-increasing role in the importance of our marketing efforts. Our partners indicate that more emphasis is being placed on digital marketing including website design when it comes to where they are choosing to spend their marketing dollars to promote online offerings. In fact, when we conducted our 2016 partner survey, we found […] read more »
ed2go has partnered with Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi to support Joining Forces. Together, through this White House initiative, we will fulfill 100 full-ride scholarships that will help Veterans and military spouses access a wide range of online certificate training programs and instructor-led courses. These programs offer an array of training options, in a variety […] read more »
ed2go/Cengage Learning has partnered with Walmart to offer accredited high school diplomas and credentialed career certificates through Career Online High School (COHS). read more »
ed2go/Cengage Learning’s Career Online High School (COHS) graduate Jayla Reed had the honor of throwing the first pitch at the 2016 Congressional Women’s Softball Game in Washington, DC. read more »
On May 23, Walmart hosted its first event to celebrate the latest graduate of ed2go/Cengage Learning’s Career Online High School (COHS), Jason Thackston. Jason attended COHS through the Walmart Lifelong Learning program, which enables employees to earn an AdvancED/SACS/NCA/NWAC high school diploma and career certification at no cost. read more »
Recently, ed2go and Cengage Learning were recognized at the 2016 Clinton Global Initiative America meeting for its Commitment to Action to bring together business, social services and higher education to increase access to education and workforce training in Detroit. The commitment was recognized onstage by President Clinton. The ed2go/Cengage Learning Detroit Collective Impact, a collaboration with […] read more »
It’s our mission to battle the nation’s dropout crisis by building a program capable of reengaging out-of-school youth and adults back into the educational system. Nearly 40 million adults in the United States don’t have a high school diploma, which means they are locked out of many opportunities in the workplace, further education and overall […] read more »
Augusoft Lumens has decided to disable ed2go courses and programs through their system. Like you, we were surprised upon hearing this news, as we’ve always allowed Augusoft Lumens to include our courses and programs – for free. We want you to know that throughout this change, we’re dedicated to delivering the best products to your […] read more »
The job skills gap in Detroit is vividly represented by a staggering 15 percent of the city’s adult population without a high school diploma. This remains one of Detroit’s most pressing challenges. read more »
College graduates can make more money over the course of their lifetime read more »
Project Hope Alliance has become the newest partner in the ed2go/Smart Horizons Career Online Education (SHCOE) Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action agreement. The agreement includes a scholarship-matching program, which will provide a total of 50 Career Online High School (COHS) scholarships to homeless parents in Orange County, California. “Thirty percent of the parents we […] read more »
With the crisis of disconnected youth affecting 1 in 7 young people in America, our leading thinkers, innovators and organizations must work together to create a collective impact. In an effort to further this important discussion, Cengage Learning CEO Michael Hansen, Maricopa Community Colleges Chancellor Rufus Glasper, Maricopa Corporate College President Eugene Giovannini, and […] read more »
